Kwaku Forkuoh Darkwah
42 Publications26 Research Themes29 Open Access
Research Overview & Focus
The researcher has made significant contributions across diverse domains within their academic specialties, focusing on the development and application of advanced computational models to address real-world challenges. Their work spans themes such as Complex Systems and Time Series Analysis in Social Sciences, Face and Expression Recognition in Physical Sciences, Fractional Differential Equations Solutions in Physical Sciences, Nonlinear Waves and Solitons in Physical Sciences, and various other areas reflecting their expertise in modeling complex phenomena across different fields. The overarching focus is on leveraging innovative mathematical techniques to enhance problem-solving capabilities in social sciences, infrastructure, and technology, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to both theoretical advancements and practical applications.
Faculty Biography
Prof. Kwaku Forkuoh Darkwah is a retired Professor on contract in the Department of Mathematics. He joined the Department in February 1987. He obtained his first degree in Physics and the second degree in Mathematics, in the respective years 1980 and 1987, from KNUST. He was appointed lecturer in the year 1987 and rose through the academic ranks to the position of Associate Professor in 2013. He was the Head of the Department of Mathematics from 2011 to 2013. He has served on several committees including Faculty Boards. His research interest is in Operation research, Numerical Methods, and Mathematical Physics.
Key Research Themes (26)
Social Sciences
Complex Systems and Time Series Analysis
Social Sciences
Crime Patterns and Interventions
Physical Sciences
Data Management and Algorithms
Social Sciences
Economic theories and models
Physical Sciences
Engineering Structural Analysis Methods
Physical Sciences
Face and Expression Recognition
Social Sciences
Facility Location and Emergency Management
Physical Sciences
Fractional Differential Equations Solutions
Life Sciences
Gene expression and cancer classification
Health Sciences
Global Health Care Issues
Health Sciences
Global Maternal and Child Health
Physical Sciences
Handwritten Text Recognition Techniques
Physical Sciences
ICT Impact and Policies
Physical Sciences
ICT in Developing Communities
Life Sciences
Machine Learning in Bioinformatics
Social Sciences
Multi-Criteria Decision Making
Physical Sciences
Nonlinear Waves and Solitons
Physical Sciences
Optimization and Mathematical Programming
Physical Sciences
Optimization and Packing Problems
Health Sciences
Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
Physical Sciences
Power System Reliability and Maintenance
Physical Sciences
Random Matrices and Applications
Social Sciences
Taxation and Compliance Studies
Physical Sciences
Traffic and Road Safety
Physical Sciences
Urban and Freight Transport Logistics
Physical Sciences
Vehicle Routing Optimization Methods
Publications (42)
A methodological approach to solving the Korteweg–de Vries equation in its various forms
Open AccessExact solution of system of nonlinear fractional partial differential equations by modified semi-separation of variables method
Open AccessThe Modified Homogeneous Balance Method for solving fractional Cahn–Allen and equal width equations
Open AccessThe Exact Solution of the Fractional Burger’s Equation using the Modified Homogeneous Balance Method
Open AccessSolving system of nonlinear fractional partial differential equations by fractional semi-separation of variables method
Open AccessThe Analytic Methods for Solving the System of Fractional Order Brusselator Equations
Open AccessFractional Gauss Hypergeometric Power Series Method for Solving Fractional Partial Differential Equations
Open AccessModified Semiseparation of Variables Methods for Solving the System of Nonlinear Fractional Partial Differential Equations
Open AccessThe Modified Homogeneous Balance Methods for solving Korteweg–DeVries equations
Open AccessModified Fractional Power Series Method for solving fractional partial differential equations
Open AccessA Force Function Formula for Solutions of Nonlinear Weakly Singular Volterra Integral Equations
Open AccessThe Modified Homogeneous Balance Methods for Solving Space-Time Fractional Kaup-Kupershmidt Equation
Open AccessThe Fractional Separation of Variables Method For Solving System Of Nonlinear Fractional Partial Differential Equation
Open AccessFractional Optimal Control Model of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Disease in Ghana
Open AccessComparison of Results of Variant of Mixed Transportation Problem against Standard Formulation Case Study: (Ghana Bauxite Company Limited)
Open AccessImplementation of the Sine - Cosine Algorithm to the Pressure Vessel Design Problem
Open AccessDetermination of the Exact Eigenvalues and Eigenfunctions of a Class of Quantum Anharmonic Oscillators with Polynomial Potential Functions
Open AccessDetermination of relationships among cancer-related genes using Bayesian networks
Determination of relationships among cancer-related genes using Bayesian networks
Implementation of an H-PSOGA Optimization Model for Vehicle Routing Problem
Stone’s theorem and its applications to particle properties.
2021Random Matrices and Applications
Analysis and Implementation of Optimization Techniques for Facial Recognition
Open AccessFormulation and Analysis of Patterns in a Score Matrix for Global Sequence Alignment
Open AccessFormulation and Analysis of Patterns in a Score Matrix for Global Sequence Alignment
Open Access2020Machine Learning in Bioinformatics
An Improved Geo-Textural Based Feature Extraction Vector For Offline Signature Verification
Open AccessMulti-criteria ranking of voice transmission carriers of a telecommunication company using PROMETHEE
Open AccessOptimal Allocation of Funds for Loans Using Karmarkar’s Algorithm: Capital Rural Bank, Sunyani-Ghana
Open AccessGAME THEORY MODEL OF CONSUMERS’ RESPONSE TO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICE OFFERS. A CASE STUDY OF MOTENS AND VODAG IN THE TAMALE METROPOLIS IN GHANA.
Open AccessGame Theory Model Of Consumers Response To Mobile Telecommunication Service Offers. A Case Study Of Motens And Vodag In The Tamale Metropolis In Ghana.
Open AccessRelationship Between Subject Performance in Mock and Entry to KNUST
2016
Two-Way Anova for the Study of Revenue Mobilization Inequalities
Open AccessFactorial Design and Model for the Effect of National Road Safety Strategy Two (NRSS II).
2015Traffic and Road Safety
Modeling Newspaper Distribution as Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem with Time Window: Case Study of Daily Graphic Newspaper, Ashanti Region, Ghana
Open AccessAnalysis of Chronic Disease Conditions in Ghana Using Logistic Regression
Open Access2015Global Health Care Issues
Analysis of Under-five Mortality in Ghana Using Logit Model
2014Global Maternal and Child Health
Mathematical Analysis of the Impact ofVaccination in the Spread of Diseases in a Large Susceptible Population
Sarima Time Series Model Application to Microwave Transmission of Yeji-Salaga (Ghana) Line-Of-Sight Link
2012Complex Systems and Time Series Analysis
Intervention analysis of serious crimes in the eastern region of Ghana
Open AccessRoute Assignment Problem
2011Data Management and Algorithms
Optimal packing of fm station progammes case study: Kaase Fm station, Kumasi, Ghana
Location of ambulance emergency medical service in the Kumasi metropolis, Ghana
Optimal Pipeline Connection for the West African Gas Pipeline Project
2011Power System Reliability and Maintenance
Academic Metrics
DepartmentDepartment of Mathematics
Total Publications42
Research Themes26
Open Access Papers29
Department of Mathematics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology